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Today, the UN Human Rights Council convenes in Geneva for its 23rd session. At the same time, at a side event, Brazilian activists are launching the international campaign "World Cup for Whom?" for a socially and human rights compatible World Cup.
A press release from terre des hommes switzerland

The preparations so far for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil have triggered many human rights violations. However, the affected population, which has organised itself into citizens' committees, is encountering walls from the Brazilian authorities. For this reason, those affected are trying to make themselves heard at higher levels.